Christmas tree holder



Feb. 8, 1938. a J 5 LYONS 2,107,638

CHRISTMAS TREE HOLDER I Filed Aug. 1'7, 1936 JAMES E. LYO/VJ //VVN7'OR PER 5 4 ATTORNEYS Patented Feb. 8, 1938 iJNiTED STATES PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention relates to an improved Christmas tree holder, and has, for one of its principal objects, the provision of a device of the class described which can be readily and conveniently set up and without the necessity of the use of any tools whatsoever.

One of the important objects of this invention is to provide a Christmas tree holder or the like which is self-centering and self-adjusting as to size, and which, when not in use, can be readily folded up into a very compact unit of relatively light weight for storage and transportation.

Another and further important object of the invention is to provide a Christmas tree holder or similar device'whioh is composed of a miniof parts readily and economically manufactured and not at all likely to get out of order.

Another and still further important object of the invention is to provide, in a Christmas tree holder, means for properly gripping all portions of the butt end of the tree or other device to be held even though the same is of irregular contour, and this gripping action is provided at two separate points so that a proper upright position will be assured.

Other and further important objects of the invention will be apparent from the disclosures in the accompanying drawing and following speciflea-tion.

The invention, in a preferred form, is illustrated in the drawing and hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved 35 Christmas tree holder of this invention, one portion being broken away, and the tree or other object to be supported being shown in dotted lines.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the device in folded compact shape.

Figure 3 is a top plan view, showing details of the central structure.

As shown in the drawing:

The reference numeral I9 indicates generally the main supporting legs of the improved Christmas tree holder of this invention, each of the legs being formed in two pieces which are somewhat channel-shaped as best shown in Figure 1 and which have their opposed faces riveted or spotwelded together in any convenient or desired manner.

Also as best shown in Figure l, the two opposed channel elements comprising each of the legs H] are separated along a certain intermediate portion of their length so as to provide a recess l2 for the reception of a link M which is pivotally mounted in the legs at l6, and each of these links Hi has its lower end, in turn, pivotally connected at l8 to a central spider 20 which is composed of three angularly bent pieces as best shown in Figure 3.

Each of the links M has a portion of its upper edge sharpened as shown at 22 in Figure 1, this being for the purpose of better entering the butt end of the tree or the like 28, thereby providing a better gripping at this point and also allowing for irregularities and enlarged butts.

It will be noted that the two portions of each of the legs ID are additionally separated at approximately their middle portions by further ofiset portions 24, thereby providing a receptacle for the point of juncture between the corresponding link 14 and its associated and connected portion of the central spider 20. This is best shown in Figure 2.

The upper ends of the channel elements which comprise the legs III are turned outwardly and sharpened to provide penetrating points or the like 26 which enter the material of the tree 28 or other device to be supported, thereby providing additional secure gripping contact.

It will be evident that herein is provided a simple, compact yet suitable and adequate Christmas tree holder which can be set up by anyone without any tools and which is also suitable for holding or displaying other similar objects such as a sun umbrella or any object desired to be supported in a vertical position. The central separating links hold the butt end of the tree well off the ground or the floor, thereby allowing for the insertion thereunder of a pan of water or the like which sometimes is considered desirable for keeping the tree fresher or greener; The stand will readily accommodate itself to trees or other objects of various sizes and, of course, can itself be made in three or four different sizes if desired.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction varied throughout a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention, and I, therefore, do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon otherwise than as necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

1. A Christmas tree holder, including three a supporting legs, a central spider, and a link pivotally connecting each leg to the spider, each leg having a slot therein provided for the reception of a corresponding link.

2. A Christmas tree holder, including three supporting legs, a central spider, and a link pivotally connecting each leg to the spider, each leg having a slot therein provided for the reception of a corresponding link, and an enlargement adjacent one end of the slot for the reception of a corresponding portion of the central spider.

3, A Christmas tree holder, including three supporting legs, a central spider, and a link pivotally connecting each leg to the spider, each leg comprising two channel-shaped elements connected together back to back, and spaced apart to provide a link receiving slot adjacent the middle portions thereof. 7

4. A Christmas tree holder, including three supporting legs, a central spider, the spider comporting floor.

prising three angularly bent straps, pivot pins connecting adjacent strap ends, and a link on each pivot pin pivotally connecting each leg to the spider, each leg comprising two channelshaped elements connected together back to back, said channel elements being spaced apart'for a distance extending from their middles to a'point adjacent one end, said space providing a receptacle for the adjacent link and spider end when the device is folded, the upper ends of the channels being turned outwardly and sharpened to provide penetrating points, andthe lower ends being rounded for suitable contact with a sup- 'JAMES E. VLYONS. 

